Proverbs 17:7

American King James Version (1999)

Excellent speech becomes not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

Cross References

2 Samuel 23:3

The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

Job 34:12

Yes, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.

Psalm 31:18

Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.

Proverbs 12:19

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 19:10

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

Proverbs 24:7

Wisdom is too high for a fool: he opens not his mouth in the gate.

Proverbs 26:1

As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool.

Proverbs 26:7

The legs of the lame are not equal: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.

Proverbs 29:12

If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked.

Proverbs 6:17

A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

Matthew 7:5

You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye; and then shall you see clearly to cast out the mote out of your brother's eye.